Dyslexia in the Early Years: A Practical Guide to Teaching and Learning

With dyslexia one of the most common disabilities in schools today and with children being diagnosed at younger ages, there is a real need for a resource to focus on dyslexia in early years settings.This informative book will equip pre-school and reception teachers with the kind of practical knowledge needed to teach young children with dyslexia effectively. Full of activities, case studies, tasks and suggestions, this guide encourages the reader to think critically in terms of the changing nature of special educational needs, and teaching and learning in the early years. Tackling the subject in a clear and realistic way, Hartas addresses a variety of classroom issues such as:* assessment and identification of dyslexia* summarizing and commenting on current debates* exploring the links between dyslexia, language, and social and emotional development* the most effective instructional methods and teaching styles conducive to supporting pupils with dyslexia in early years settings.Hartas also considers the implications of current research for everyday classroom practice, making recommendations for employing technologies and for accessing web-based information and resources.

Dimitra Hartas is a lecturer in the Institute of Education, University of Warwick